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April 2009 4x4 Truck Whoops!

Even with all the safety sensors and electronic nannies, we still manage to get our rigs in some pretty precarious situations. From flops to wet socks, we've compiled more than three dozen of your best blunders, stucks, and mega whoops! Think you've got a whoops! that can top what you see here? Send a high-res digital photo measuring at least 1600 by 1200 pixels (or 2 megapixels) along with your interesting story to whoops@4wheeloffroad.com. And those of you who still prefer the traditional way to mail, send us your prints and story to Whoops! at 4-Wheel & Off-Road, 6420 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Hello, DubaiGetting stuck is all part of it when you're playing around on the sand dunes of Dubai.Paul Wade, via 4wheeloffroad.com

Lemon LakeAfter a great afternoon fishing we decided it would be fun to drive through a mud puddle near the edge of the lake. As soon as I hit the hole, my Cherokee dropped like it was in quick sand and became buried up to the axles. We could not get it out that night, so we came back the next day with more recovery equipment and a bigger tow vehicle. Unfortunately the lake had risen overnight and now my Jeep was sitting in water up to the doors. It took six straps, a chain, lots of wood, a shovel, and a Hi-Lift jack, but we finally got it free.Alan Edwards, via 4wheeloffroad.com

CrisscrossedThe last time we crossed here it wasn't that deep!Fred Buhl Jr.via 4wheeloffroad.com

LayoverWhoops!Josh Millervia 4wheeloffroad.com

Down Under WaterWhile wheeling in Western Australia we came across this hole, which honestly didn't look that deep when we put the spotlights on it. I guess Jeeps don't float.Greg Myers, via 4wheeloffroad.com

Chill Out This is what happens when the ice starts to melt.Alex O'Connell, via 4wheeloffroad.com

Snow RatedWhen we got our first snowfall I decided to move my JK to the backyard. Somehow I missed the driveway and ended up in a 2-foot snowdrift where my factory 29.5-inch radials were all but useless. Luckily I had put tow hooks on the back, since Jeep didn't think this particular "trail-rated" model needed them!Tim Williams, via 4wheeloffroad.com

No Go CaboWhile driving out to the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, I ran across a section of the road that was covered in a little more water than usual. I decided to go for it, and my dualie ended up sliding off to the side into a deep mud hole. I had to carry my daughter out on my shoulders, then proceeded to call a local with a backhoe to pull me out!Bryan Giem, via 4wheeloffroad.com

Jeep SonarIt's the new Mopar bottom-finder sonar system for you and your buddies!Marisa Pedalinovia 4wheeloffroad.com

T-IntersectionWe were going down a muddy trail when the Bronco started to slide a bit off the trail. Usually that's no big deal, but when you add in a heavy rain, you end up with a wilderness makeover.Pat Hurneyvia 4wheeloffroad.com

Knew FendersI sort of knew that I wouldn't make it through, but I didn't think I would sink the truck to the top of the fenders!Jeremy Williamsvia 4wheeloffroad.com

Go To RollI was simply trying to figure out my rollover point. I found it.Terry Cunninghamvia 4wheeloffroad.com